33 Best Ice Cream Shops near Temple

“just enjoyed the best blizzards here at the 5th street location! the past couple of years have been terrible and once we heard they are under new ownership we decided to give it a try and it did not disappoint! the young man who book care of us was extremely professional and kind and we are so incredibly happy the dairy queen is back to how it used to be in the 90s, thick filled well blended blizzards and friendly staff! will be back! soon!!“

“DELICIOUS food! GREAT service!“

“Thank you for taking my last minute order for a birthday cake. It was absolutely delicious. You nailed the Sunflower perfectly. My wife loved it. Highly recommend Dutch Maid!“

“The real scoop on Scoupe deVille - 🎵 I Can't Help Falling in Love 🎵 with it. This place caught my eye several times when zooming by in the Batmobile - you can't miss the teal classic car parked out front. I quickly learned it is not just a small icecream shop with an old car parked out front. It is a blast-from-the-past-icecream-campus including museum elements, a mini outdoor theater, picnic spot and ice cream factory! The place has been around longer than Batman, being a service station back in the 1950’s. Pulled the Batmobile around back and where I found a large parking lot with several picnic benches in the shaded grass. Interconnecting the shop and a building next door was a large covered deck with outdoor seating. The deck featured a couch shaped like a car where you can watch a movie playing on the projector. The building next door had many more historic items and places to sit and eat delightful treats. The front porch had nice seating to “chill” out on. While making our way through the shop, we journeyed through the 50’s, where we saw a collection of nostalgic items curated through the years by original 2001 owners Doug and Sandy Paris. Current owner of 8 years, Mel, has since grown the collection even further over time. This fusion was the “dynamic duo” of history & legacy. Mel sure was the bees knees. You can tell she loves the shop and the surrounding community. Behind the shop is a big red building. It isn't ACME chemical, it is the ice cream factory, where her big brother makes all of the ice cream! After reviewing the three large vibrant and eloquently designed TV menus, we had a tough time deciding. There are over 40 scoop-able flavors, a Fat Elvis challenge bowl that is free if you can eat it in 30 minutes, mini hand dipped sundaes to go, several cone options, dozens of toppings, new ice cream nachos, water ice, gelatis, milkshakes, banana splits, and TWENTY FOUR SOFT SERVE flavors! Where can you find that many soft serve flavors?? For a place that served treats that get sticky when melted, Mel kept it immaculately clean. Please be sure to keep it that way by removing your baseball & softball cleats, boys and girls! While eating their Peanut butter ripple cone and Cookie monster cup, BatmanJawn, BatgirlJawn and Mel chatted. BatgirlJawn’s mouth and tongue turned a charming royal blue color - added entertainment. A team member in the background was making rounds ensuring the tables were squeaky clean while other families ate their treats with satisfying smiles. For a summer weekday evening after dinner, the place quickly formed a line. The way things are laid out with the entrance from the parking lot around the side of the building and the exit to the deck, it naturally moved people around the building and funneled them to the several generous seating areas. To show extra respect for the military, they offer a TWENTY PERCENT military discount!! This was a dessert visit, but since they are open April through October, our next adventure will be to eat from the food menu. 🎵 Don't Be Cruel 🎵 to your taste buds - when you are ready to experience the joy of icecream and old-time happy days, meet me at the intersection of Scoupe deVille Drive and Memory Lane. The good vibes & scrumptious sundaes await!“

“So good! I got the Churro cheesecake crepe and it was delicious. They let the kids sample the ice cream to find the flavor they wanted and the staff was friendly. The menu and ice cream flavors are only written in Spanish though... but they do have pictures so you can see what the items are.“

“The honey lavender icecream is the best icecream I’ve ever had! All of the people are very friendly and their ciders are equally delicious! Produce is great quality for a great price, we will definitely be back!“

“Had the carrot cake sundae and my fiance had the blueberry lemon cheesecake sundae and they were not only amazing for the price, but fantastic quality. The staff looked like they were having fun crafting them and it showed from how delicious they were! Just had to leave a review :)“

“Delicious ice cream 🍨, bowl of fruits and traditional Mexican gourmet!“

“I visited this small yet quaint ice cream parlour today late in the afternoon at around dusk.The parlour was cold in the inside as expected for ice cream purposes.I got a large vanilla milkshake topped with whipped cream.I went with a few other cronies and the price was reasonable and affordable for it’s presumed rate of high prices.The ice cream itself was quite delectable and tantalising for my taste buds.“

“I have never had a bad experience, always fresh, creamy and delicious, with a lot of stuff that you can look around and purchase if you wanted to great staff great ice cream.“

“Stopped for ice cream. The pumpkin cheesecake was excellent - creamy as well as good flavor. They also had peanut butter Ice cream pup cups !! We will return.“

“Such a good experience! Prices are very good and staff was so nice! I got the Candy grapes and they were amazing!! Definitely recommend trying!🩷“

“In regards to the Sinking Spring Rita's... No problem with the food itself. But after waiting 25 minutes in line, I was greeted with super rude customer service. Ordered a watermelon gelati, small, took a breath to keep talking, but the girl already turned away and started making it in the back, before she knew what flavor custard I wanted. She made vanilla and another girl asked if that was all. I asked for a twist for my custard and the original girl said "it's already made" and I said "I didn't finish my order" and my partner said "can you make it again please" after she gave us silence. Then she said "next time say that when you order" and I said "you walked away." Then we paid and resumed our lives. She was ready to walk away before I even told her what size I wanted. At the very least ask what flavor custard I want if you thought I was done ordering, don't just walk away without knowing what the customer wants. Incredibly rude to then imply I have to take the wrong order simply bc you made it wrong. So to the short blonde chick working last night (04/28/24) at this location around 6:30pm, I'm going to give you the benefit of the doubt and say maybe you had a bad day or were stressed bc the line was long and you were busy; however, use this as a chance to reflect and learn how to manage your mouth and take accountability for your actions, esp at work, bc you were just unnecessarily rude when you were the one who messed up. Or just take the customers whole order first.“

“New management took over, it can only go Up from what it was! Welcome to the neighborhood!“

“The vibrant colors and icy treats beckoned to me like a siren's call. Holy Gelati, Batman! What an icy adventure I had at Rita's Italian Ice. Nestled outside of Reading, in the heart of Shillington, this Rita's joint is the go-to spot for a frosty treat that hits the spot. The real cherry on top of this frozen fiesta was Allison herself. Not only was she a master at crafting the perfect ice concoction, but her friendly demeanor and infectious smile made the whole experience truly memorable. She even posed for a picture with me, adding an extra dash of superhero flair to my Rita's adventure. Thanks for being chill, Allison. Whether you're a local looking for a sweet escape or a crime fighter patrolling the hustling and bustling Lancaster Ave, Rita's Italian Ice is a must-visit destination. And if you're lucky, you might just get to chill out with the legendary BatmanJawn himself – action figure by day, ice cream aficionado by night. Thanks, Rita's, for a frosty-fantastic time! Be cool, eat a Rita's.“

“Yummy custard! My son loves their twist of vanilla and chocolate custard! Yum! Buy a discount card with Hamburg football boosters!“

“I love this place but they need to revamp the outside eating area. Possibly should add more tables or section the area so it is not in the middle of a parking lot by a Goodwill. Good food and service like every other Rita's though. Always appreciate a good mango and vanilla gelati.“

“So yummy!! I loved the drink called energy spirit. The service was amazing also!!“

“So good 10/10!❤️ I definitely will go back“

“Mango ice and custard - awesome!“

“Still serving up great food and ice cream for decades … make sure you try the duck 👍“

“Rita’s offers refreshing treats on these hot days! My favorite is the mango and vanilla gelati. The staff has been polite and helpful, great customer service! I’m looking forward to my next visit!“

“We stumbled upon this restaurant waiting to see Reading Phillies game . Fell in love as soon as we went in , being from NE Philly loved the Philly decorations. Next up the food it was delicious and filling . Staff very personable , owner loved chatting up Philly . We truly will be back and pass the wird to our Philly families .“

“My kids tried the new carnival flavor and loved it!!!! This location is always amazing! Staff is always polite and attentive and the owner is amazing!!!“

“Good food! Fast service! Great experience! Will come again!“

“Had the pleasure of stopping in to this amazing place! Great service, great food, great ice-cream! Plus, honored to meet a fellow Italian…a wonderful young man, Francesco! Coming from having owned a pizza/restaurant for 40+ years, we know all about a family business! Best wishes for endless success to this family! Buona Fortuna!! 🇮🇹🥰🇺🇸“

“I’ve always loved Cold Stone as a franchise, and this location has great potential. The ice cream and service were good.
However, I hope the owner takes note that the tables outside were quite dirty and showed signs of mildew, as seen in the photos for quite sometime. A little extra attention to cleanliness would really elevate the customer experience. Thank you“

“good cookies although never know when they run out and they just kinda give you what they have also need more organization because when your done ordering it’s just a like a big mob of people waiting for there order while there’s another wave of people producing that need to order or just came in“

“I got my first cheesesteak from your shop just about a half an hour ago and thought it was great. Very flavorful. Thank you“

“Had the best time last night with a party of 8. All appetizers and dinners were delicious. I cannot stop thinking about the homemade tomato Gorgonzola vinaigrette. I almost licked my plate. You cannot beat this homemade food. We will be eating here regularly and will tell all of our friends!“

“THANK YOU to the kids working the drive through last night. They were so polite and helpful… REFRESHING ❤️ Wanted both the workers and employer to know and thank them for doing a great job!!“

“Flashbacks to that time I entered Mr. Freeze's secret lair, but this place is much sweeter. I like to keep my enemies guessing. No villain would suspect Gotham's fearsome protector stopping for a soft serve with rainbow jimmies (that means “sprinkles” for you non-Philadelphians). This visit was the perfect tactical advantage. I ventured into the deep freeze for an ice cream cakes – talk about a chilling experience! (BatmanJawn is resistant to cold, of course). They've got a blizzard menu big enough to satisfy even the Riddler's sweet tooth. The door handles are shaped like giant Blizzard spoons! Now that is a commitment to the theme. There is have a massive outdoor seating area which is perfect for plotting your next crime-fighting move... or just enjoying a Cheeseburger - which this DQ serves as part of the “Grill & Chill” brand. I recommend the Peanut Butter Cup blizzard. It's a mix of sweet and salty, just like BatmanJawn's world of justice and corruption. The peanut butter provides the protein power-up a vigilante needs. Overall, the Kenhorst Dairy Queen is a cool spot to grab a frosty treat in the middle of a hot day. It gets the BatmanJawn stamp of approval, and that's saying something when you're used to facing off against Mr. Freeze! 🍦❄️“